The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting may be virtual this year, but it still will present producers with timely, relevant information for the upcoming year. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. It will feature a plethora of speakers and informative topics, says Taylor Sills, GCC Executive Director. “Our meeting is obviously very important …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 1-22-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 22, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-January 22, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 15,000 head compared to 9,614 last week and 11,573 …
Georgia Trials Offer Rootstock Choices
Ongoing citrus rootstock trials being conducted by the University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension in Lowndes County hold promise for increased yields, improved fruit quality, and greater disease resistance. Jake Price, UGA Extension agent and Lowndes County Extension coordinator, has six local citrus rootstock/variety trials with varying objectives. The trees are custom-produced by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified citrus nurseries …
Georgia Lawmakers Hold Budget Hearings
Week two of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was a bit different, as lawmakers were involved in budget hearings. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) Public Affairs Manager, Jake Tench, explains what actually took place this week. To keep track of activities during the 2021 legislative session, go to the GAC website. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
GCC Encourages Participation in QLA Program
Georgia cotton producers impacted by Hurricane Michael in 2018 are encouraged to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program. The QLA program provides financial assistance to crop producers who experienced quality losses caused by qualifying disaster events in 2018 or 2019. The Georgia Cotton Commission GCC encourages producers to participate, says executive director Taylor …
U. S. Researchers to Host Webinar about COVID-19 Disruptions to Food Supply Chains
(UF/IFAS) — A multi-region, multi-institution research and outreach team investigating the impact of COVID-19 on food and agricultural systems will host a free webinar those engaged in the food supply chain at any level at 2 p.m. EST January 28, 2021. Participants interested in the webinar can register at https://tinyurl.com/lessonsfromcovid-webinar. This hour-long webinar is part of the Lessons from COVID-19: …
Georgia Beef Board Promoting Atlanta Chili Week
The Beef Checkoff program in Georgia is ready for a brand new event. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans says various restaurants in Atlanta will be taking part in Atlanta Chili Week, which starts Jan. 25th. For more information about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Monthly Blog Series Continues
The Sunbelt Ag Expo started its monthly blog series last September, where each month it provides information on a new topic. Every Tuesday, new information on that topic is released on its Facebook page, Instagram or at http://sunbeltexpo.com/blog-series/. For January, the Sunbelt Ag Expo staff looks at its Farmer of the Year competition. Each week it breaks it down into …
Budget from Georgia Governor Includes Dollars for Agriculture
The 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session has a full week under its belt, as lawmakers met this week to kick off things in Atlanta. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, early signs indicate there is money in the Governor’s budget for agriculture. To keep track of activities during the 2021 legislative session, go to …
Georgia Citrus Pest and Disease Update
As the Georgia citrus industry continues to grow and prosper, growers should be aware of the potential signs of citrus pests and diseases that could be looming in their groves. Bill Barber, Certified Crop Advisor and owner of Barber Ag Services, delivered a presentation during the 2021 virtual Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. He addressed pests and diseases presently in …